How to Recognize Photography Fads Photography fads plague many photographers, and I’m hoping that we can recognize and overcome bad photography techniques before they become photography fads. Every period in time seems to have its fads. What is a fad, anyway? I have to hang my head in shame because I’ve participated in some of…
U.S. Capitol Building The U.S Capitol Building is one of my favorite pieces of architecture. If you’ve ever been to Havana, you may know there’s a duplicate of it there. It’s blocked off with chain link fence and doesn’t look as well maintained as the original in Washington D.C. Some of you may remember seeing…
A minimalist approach is the best way to carry your tripod. If you’re just starting out, this may not be something you consider. After lugging your gear around for a few years, little details become important. A Simple Decision Can Make a Big Difference A few years ago, my friend Denise wanted to do more night photography….
Aurora HDR 2017 is Almost Here Hello and thank you for listening to The Photo Flunky Show. My favorite HDR program is getting an update and launching soon, so I wanted to dedicate this podcast to sharing some of the benefits and details of this program with you. I’m already putting a pre-release version of…
Long exposure HDR lets you combine a sense of motion with high dynamic range. Most people use this technique with streets and headlights, but you don’t have to limit yourself to highways. The Long Exposure HDR Concept I wanted to do some long exposure photography over the weekend to play with motion. There are plenty…
How do you decide which DSLR lens to use when taking travel or landscape photos? Do you go by focal length because you like to shoot wide or get tight on your subject? I wish that I could choose one style or the other, because my back is killing me from carrying around too much…